While helping my folks move I came across some very large Desert Ironwood stumps and pieces that were in the barn for at least 15 years. One stump weighs over 350 pounds. I cut one of the smaller pieces up and was amazed by the beauty.

I read up on Desert Ironwood and everyone says that they trunks reach 18” diameter max. The stump I have is 28” in diameter. This tree must have been ancient! It also seems to have more of a red color that what I’m finding online. Maybe because of the age and curing time?